Ribble Vets Ltd

Ribble Vets Ltd is a large independent veterinary practice (established since the 1930s) and RCVS Accredited. The practice treats companion animals as well as farm animals and equines, and states it runs its own out-of-hours service (seen by one of their vets, either at the surgery or on the client’s farm/yard).

In recent reviews, owners repeatedly point to practical, case-specific help—such as vets getting an ongoing skin condition “on the road to recovery” after other vets hadn’t resolved it, and a dog being treated for kennel cough. Several reviews also highlight small operational details that matter in day-to-day care (for example, a receptionist calling back when a same-day cancellation came up, and a vet remembering a dog’s routine at weigh-in).

Services

Based on the website summary and recent reviews, the practice is described as providing

• •Routine treatments and health checks
• •Out-of-hours service run by the practice (animals are seen by one of their vets at the surgery or on the client’s farm/yard)
• •Care for companion animals, farm animals, and equines
• •Examples mentioned in reviews
• •Investigation/treatment of an ongoing skin condition
• •Treatment for kennel cough
• •Spay surgery, with laser treatment mentioned alongside it

People

• •Robin (vet) – mentioned for problem-solving with a dog’s long-running skin condition, and for remembering a returning patient’s routine (turning on the scales before the dog enters because the dog sits straight on them to be weighed).
• •Sarah (vet) – mentioned alongside Robin for helping with the same ongoing skin condition case and getting the dog “on the road to recovery.”
• •Donna (receptionist) – repeatedly described as friendly; one owner notes she’s “always friendly.”
• •Carol (receptionist, name not fully certain in the review) – one owner says the receptionist was sympathetic when no earlier appointments were available, then later called back to offer a same-day cancellation slot.

Reviews

4.7 stars from 67 reviews. - Owners describe vets explaining treatment clearly and helping them feel reassured during visits.

• •Specific clinical wins are mentioned, including progress with a persistent skin condition after other vets hadn’t solved it.
• •Reception/booking experiences stand out in multiple reviews, especially staff calling back when an earlier appointment became available.
• •Familiarity with returning pets is noted (e.g., remembering a dog’s weighing routine), alongside generally friendly staff interactions.